Marshal (Brazil)

Marshal
Marechal
Rank flag for the air force
Army and air-force insignia
CountryBrazil
Service branch Brazilian Army
 Brazilian Air Force
Rank groupGeneral officer
RankField marshal
Formation1845
Next lower rankGeneral de exército (army)
Tenente-brigadeiro do Ar (air force)
Equivalent ranksAlmirante

Marshal (Portuguese: Marechal) is the highest rank in both the Brazilian Army and the Brazilian Air Force, although the latter is titled marechal-do-ar (lit.'marshal of the air'). These ranks are equivalent to that of grand admiral in the Brazilian Navy. A marshal is distinguished by using five stars, which for a marshal of the air are in the approximate position of Southern Cross and for a marshal in the army, in the form of "X". The five stars of admiral are in the shape of a pentagon.